Royal Canadian Air Farce comedy sketch performer Craig Lauzon personifies Canada's most newsworthy people on the screen and in the community
With over a million viewers a week, audiences across the country are laughing hysterically at Craig Lauzon's impressions of Canada's and the world's most newsworthy people like Prime Minister Stephen Harper, George Stroumboulopoulos and Jenna Bush on Royal Canadian Air Farce. Lauzon, became a full-time cast member on Air Farce in September 2004 and the following year was nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award for best male performer, television. Then in 2006 was nominated for a 2006 Gemini: Ensemble Cast.
"I love honesty, news bloopers, people walking into screen doors and slipping on ice. That is the stuff that kills me," said Lauzon. "I love to hear people laugh. There is no better sound to me."
Although best known for his comedic talents, last summer, Lauzon portrayed the lead role in the dramatic feature film Bull, with Jeff Seymour, Maury Chaykin and Ellen Dubin, expected to be released this year. Also, in the winter of 2008, he will be performing the coveted role of Brutus in an all Native adaptation of Julius Caesar called Death of a Chief at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
The Toronto-based actor, writer and comedian also appears at community events as an MC or comedic guest speaker, capturing our most beloved high-profile citizens. Always wanting to give something back Craig works with several charities and causes. The cause closest to his heart is Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Canada. Volunteering time for annual meetings, attending as a guest entertainer, performing live and appearing in presentational videos.
As well as having French and British family backgrounds, Lauzon is also very proud of his Ojibway roots. Currently, he is a member of the Native theatre troupe Tonto's Nephews. The Nephews travel to rural communities empowering native youth through theatre and improv.